Gianluigi Buffon headlines our Rumour Mill as Italy legend nears free transfer move to PSG

David Cooper - Writer 10:00 03/07/2018
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  • Footballing legend: Gianluigi Buffon.

    The summer transfer window is open and across the globe there is a frenzy of speculation as players and coaches look for their next moves.

    There is plenty of activity and stories that have football fans talking.

    Here, we look at the latest transfer deals that could happen very soon.

    Let us know your thoughts via Twitter and Facebook.

    GIANLUIGI BUFFON

    The Juventus and Italy legend is closing in on a free transfer move to Paris Saint-Germain within the coming days, L’Equipe reports.

    Buffon, 40, played his last game for the Turin giants in May after 17 years at the club but did not officially retire.

    Since then, he has been a free agent and is poised to sign a two-year contract with the Ligue 1 champions.

    New Parisian boss Thomas Tuchel is keen to bolster his squad in all areas as well as add vital experience, with Buffon bringing that in abundance.

    Current goalkeepers Alphonse Areola and Kevin Trapp could both move on during the summer transfer window.

    The great Gianluigi Buffon

    The great Gianluigi Buffon.

    DALEY BLIND

    Ajax have moved to re-sign their former star who is deemed surplus to requirements at Manchester United.

    According to De Telegraaf, the Dutch side want to capture the 28-year-old’s signature this summer and bring him ‘home’.

    Blind, who was born in Amsterdam, made over 100 appearances for Ajax between 2008 and 2014, before switching to Old Trafford four years ago.

    He has, however, found first-team football hard to come by under Jose Mourinho and Ajax are hopeful they can clinch a cut-price deal for his services.

    TURIN, ITALY - JUNE 04: Daley Blind of Netherlands gestures during the International Friendly match between Italy and Netherlands at Allianz Stadium on June 4, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

    Netherlands international Blind featured in just seven Premier League games last season.

    RENATO SANCHES

    The 20-year-old Portuguese midfielder will be given a chance to prove his worth at Bayern Munich under new boss Niko Kovac.

    Speaking at a press conference, Kovac said that he suspected he would stay at the Bundesliga giants having returned from a miserable campaign at relegated Swansea city.

    Lack of form and injuries disrupted his time in Wales while Portugal overlooked him for their World Cup squad.

    Sanches still has plenty of time on his side to fulfill the potential which led to Bayern paying Benfica €35 million (Dh149m) for his signature in May 2016.

    SWANSEA, WALES - APRIL 28: Renato Sanches of Swansea City arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Swansea City and Chelsea at Liberty Stadium on April 28, 2018 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

    Renato Sanches couldn’t prevent the Swans from losing their Premier League status.

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